Valheim server settings and options

A dedicated Valheim server in three editions.

Options you choose at checkout

• Valheim Game Edition: Valheim (standard), BepInEx (for mods), or Plus Mod.

Start and connect

1. Press Start and wait until the status says Online.
2. Find your address and port on the Network page. See Network and ports.
3. In the game, use its direct connect or add-server option with that address and port.

Some games use extra ports, for example to list the server in a browser. If players cannot see or reach your server, open a ticket and we will check the ports. See Contact support.

Settings you can change

These are the settings shown on your Startup page. Only settings that can be safely edited are listed.

Valheim (standard)

Setting	Variable	What it does	Default
Server Name	SERVER_NAME	Name that appears in server browser.	My Server
Server Password	PASSWORD	Server password.	(blank)
World Name	WORLD	Name to load if switching between multiple saved worlds.	Dedicated
Public Server	PUBLIC_SERVER	Public visibility of your server. Set it to false to make the server invisible and only joinable via the ‘Join IP’-button.	1
Auto Update	AUTO_UPDATE	Enable automatic updates.	1
Enable Crossplay	ENABLE_CROSSPLAY	Enable crossplay support.	1
Backup Interval	BACKUP_INTERVAL	Change how often the world will save in seconds. Default: 1800 (30 minutes).	1800
Backup Count	BACKUP_COUNT	Sets how many automatic backups will be kept. The first is the ‘short’ backup length, and the rest are the ‘long’ backup length. When default values are used means one backup that is 2 hours old, and 3 backups that are 12 hours apart. Default: 4.	4
Backup Shorttime	BACKUP_SHORTTIME	Sets the interval between the first automatic backups in seconds. Default: 7200 (2 hours).	7200
Backup Longtime	BACKUP_LONGTIME	Sets the interval between the subsequent automatic backups in seconds. Default: 43200 (12 hours).	43200
Beta Branch	SRCDS_BETAID	Beta branch of a steam app. Leave blank to install normal branch.	(blank)
Beta Password	SRCDS_BETAPASS	Password for a beta branch should one be required during private or closed testing phases. Leave blank for no password.	(blank)

Valheim with BepInEx

Setting	Variable	What it does	Default
Server Name	SERVER_NAME	Name that appears in server browser.	My Server
Server Password	PASSWORD	Server password.	(blank)
World Name	WORLD	Name to load if switching between multiple saved worlds.	Dedicated
Public Server	PUBLIC_SERVER		1
Auto Update	AUTO_UPDATE		1
Enable Crossplay	ENABLE_CROSSPLAY	Enable crossplay support	0
Beta Branch	SRCDS_BETAID		(blank)
Beta Password	SRCDS_BETAPASS		(blank)
Backup Interval	BACKUP_INTERVAL	Change how often the world will save in seconds. Default: 1800 (30 minutes).	1800
Backup Count	BACKUP_COUNT	Sets how many automatic backups will be kept. The first is the ‘short’ backup length, and the rest are the ‘long’ backup length. When default values are used means one backup that is 2 hours old, and 3 backups that are 12 hours apart. Default: 4.	4
Backup Shorttime	BACKUP_SHORTTIME	Sets the interval between the first automatic backups in seconds. Default: 7200 (2 hours).	7200
Backup Longtime	BACKUP_LONGTIME	Sets the interval between the subsequent automatic backups in seconds. Default: 43200 (12 hours).	43200
ModPack	V_MODPACK	Enter the Dependency String name for a ModPack to automatically be installed NOTE: If the modpack Updates, you will need to update this variable with the new Dependency String. This is done to allow Old Versions to be used. CHANGING THIS REQUIRES A SERVER REINSTALL	(blank)

Valheim Plus Mod

Setting	Variable	What it does	Default
Server Name	SERVER_NAME	Name that appears in server browser.	My Server
Server Password	PASSWORD	Server password.	(blank)
World Name	WORLD	Name to load if switching between multiple saved worlds.	Dedicated
Public Server	PUBLIC_SERVER	Public visibility of your server. Set it to false to make the server invisible and only joinable via the ‘Join IP’-button.	1
Auto Update	AUTO_UPDATE		1
Enable Crossplay	ENABLE_CROSSPLAY	Enable crossplay support	0
Beta Branch	SRCDS_BETAID		(blank)
Beta Password	SRCDS_BETAPASS		(blank)
Backup Interval	BACKUP_INTERVAL	Change how often the world will save in seconds. Default: 1800 (30 minutes).	1800
Backup Count	BACKUP_COUNT	Sets how many automatic backups will be kept. The first is the ‘short’ backup length, and the rest are the ‘long’ backup length. When default values are used means one backup that is 2 hours old, and 3 backups that are 12 hours apart. Default: 4.	4
Backup Shorttime	BACKUP_SHORTTIME	Sets the interval between the first automatic backups in seconds. Default: 7200 (2 hours).	7200
Backup Longtime	BACKUP_LONGTIME	Sets the interval between the subsequent automatic backups in seconds. Default: 43200 (12 hours).	43200

Change a setting

1. Stop your server.
2. Open Startup in the left menu and find the setting under Server Variables.
3. Change the value, save, and start your server.

See Startup settings.

Files the panel keeps up to date

Each time your server starts, the panel writes your server’s port and address into: none. If a value you set in those files keeps changing back, that is why. Change it with the settings above, or open a ticket.

Need help?

Open a ticket or ask on Discord. See Contact support.